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SITREP #00100<b>FROM</b>: Project Lead
<br><b>TO</b>: Arma 3 Users
<br><b>INFO</b>: MANW Winners, Marksmen Pre-Order, Launcher Updates
<br><b>PRECEDENCE</b>: Flash
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<br><b>SITUATION</b>
<br><b>100.</b> One hundred. This is the hundredth time you may be reading one of these <b>SIT</b>uation <b>REP</b>orts. A little over two years ago, we <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://dev.arma3.com/post/sitrep-001" >launched</a><span class="bb_link_host">[dev.arma3.com]</span> this development channel alongside the public Alpha. We're grateful to those of you still with us! We're also excited for all of you new to the game, especially since last week's massive sale. If you are new, this is where we share reports of various types about on-going Arma 3 development. <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://dev.arma3.com/sitrep" >SITREPs</a><span class="bb_link_host">[dev.arma3.com]</span> are a weekly wrap-up, as well as a place to discuss work-in-progress and future plans. <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://dev.arma3.com/spotrep" >SPOTREPs</a><span class="bb_link_host">[dev.arma3.com]</span> are change logs for our main branch updates. <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://dev.arma3.com/techrep" >TECHREPs</a><span class="bb_link_host">[dev.arma3.com]</span> are change logs for updates to the Arma 3 Tools suite. And finally, <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://dev.arma3.com/oprep" >OPREPs</a><span class="bb_link_host">[dev.arma3.com]</span> are more in-depth blogs about a particular feature, technology or theme generally. You can follow these reports in the <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://dev.arma3.com/" >Dev Hub</a><span class="bb_link_host">[dev.arma3.com]</span>, or in the game's Launcher for example. Good to have you along for the ride!
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<br><a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://dev.arma3.com/post/sitrep-00100" >Full SITREP</a><span class="bb_link_host">[dev.arma3.com]</span>Tue, 31 Mar 2015 19:07:45 +0000YorisYanhttp://steamcommunity.com/games/arma3/announcements/detail/204126802277062818Make Arma Not War Winners<img src="http://makearmanotwar.com/assets/img/makearma_winners_steam.png?">
<br>Bohemia Interactive today announce the <b>winners</b> in the €500,000 <i>Make Arma Not War</i> content creation contest for Arma 3: <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://www.makearmanotwar.com/winners" >www.makearmanotwar.com/winners</a>
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<br>In the Make Arma Not War contest, Arma 3 content creators were invited to compete in four different categories: Total Modification, Singleplayer Game Mode, Multiplayer Game Mode, and Addon.
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<br><a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/37CvcpgaIwk" id="dynamiclink_0">https://youtu.be/37CvcpgaIwk</a>
<br><b>The winners, per category, are:</b>
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<br><div class="bb_h1"><b>Singleplayer Game Mode</b></div>
1st place (€50,000) – <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://makearmanotwar.com/entry/g0Y3lPei2x" ><b>RESIST</b></a><span class="bb_link_host">[makearmanotwar.com]</span> by Kydoimos
<br>2nd place (€30,000) – <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://makearmanotwar.com/entry/x7CU4awL7O" ><b>Pilgrimage</b></a><span class="bb_link_host">[makearmanotwar.com]</span> by Rydygier
<br>3rd place (€20,000) – <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://makearmanotwar.com/entry/WdXTrL7w2O#.VRQfSO7F-Yw" ><b>Deliverance</b></a><span class="bb_link_host">[makearmanotwar.com]</span> by Sarge Studio
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<br><div class="bb_h1"><b>Multiplayer Game Mode</b></div>
1st place (€50,000) – <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://makearmanotwar.com/entry/C9vZrWbS5X#.VRQfZO7F-Yw" ><b>King Of The Hill</b></a><span class="bb_link_host">[makearmanotwar.com]</span> by Sa-Matra
<br>2nd place (€30,000) – <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://makearmanotwar.com/entry/sXuEjn2E8M#.VRQfd-7F-Yw" ><b>Battle Royale: Ghost Hotel</b></a><span class="bb_link_host">[makearmanotwar.com]</span> by PLAYERUNKNOWN
<br>3rd place (shared) (€10,000) – <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://makearmanotwar.com/entry/8dc5ygSwQV#.VRQflu7F-Yw" ><b>Get Wrecked*</b></a><span class="bb_link_host">[makearmanotwar.com]</span> by Sli
<br>3rd place (shared) (€10,000) – <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://makearmanotwar.com/entry/rlwg57z3HR#.VRQfsO7F-Yw" ><b>Twilight Onslaught*</b></a><span class="bb_link_host">[makearmanotwar.com]</span> by Dorian23Grey
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<br><i>*These entries received an equal amount of points from the Make Arma Not War jury.</i>
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<br><div class="bb_h1"><b>Addon</b></div>
1st place (€50,000) – <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://makearmanotwar.com/entry/pMP8c7vSS4#.VRQf0e7F-Yw" ><b>Task Force Arrowhead Radio</b></a><span class="bb_link_host">[makearmanotwar.com]</span> by Nkey
<br>2nd place (€30,000) – <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://makearmanotwar.com/entry/cSqVZaQRgQ#.VRQf6e7F-Yw" ><b>Bornholm</b></a><span class="bb_link_host">[makearmanotwar.com]</span> by Egil Sandfeld
<br>3rd place (€20,000) – <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://makearmanotwar.com/entry/mrNeujhNe8#.VRQf_u7F-Yw" ><b>F/A-18X Black Wasp</b></a><span class="bb_link_host">[makearmanotwar.com]</span> by Saul
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<br><div class="bb_h1"><b>Total Modification</b></div>
Winner (€200,000) – <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://makearmanotwar.com/entry/DT5ghVA5GT#.VRQgGe7F-Yw" ><b>RHS: Escalation</b></a><span class="bb_link_host">[makearmanotwar.com]</span> by Red Hammer Studios
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<br>As part of a unique collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Bohemia Interactive also instituted the <b>Health Care in Danger Special Award</b>. Given to the entry which covers the topic of <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://makearmanotwar.com/interviews/icrc-hcid#.VRQgUe7F-Yw" >health care in danger</a><span class="bb_link_host">[makearmanotwar.com]</span> the best, the winner of this award will go on a one-week trip to an ICRC mission in a foreign country, organized by the ICRC.
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<br><b>The winner is:</b>
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<br><div class="bb_h1"><b>Health Care In Danger Special Award</b></div>
Winner (ICRC trip) – <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://makearmanotwar.com/entry/qCNdlyCbUX#.VRQ-7-7F90o" ><b>Pilot Civilian Air Rescue On Missions</b></a><span class="bb_link_host">[makearmanotwar.com]</span> by RobJ2210
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<br>In celebration of the winners, Bohemia Interactive will be hosting a <b>special livestream</b> tomorrow, Friday March 27th, at 16:00 UTC. Live from the Bohemia Interactive offices in Prague, Associate Producer Matt Lightfoot and other members of the Make Arma Not War team will be playing some of the winning entries. The session will be broadcasted from the <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://www.twitch.tv/arma3official" >http://www.twitch.tv/arma3official</a>.
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<br>Bohemia Interactive’s CEO, Marek Spanel, said:
<br><i>“On behalf of everyone here at Bohemia, I’d like to congratulate the winners, and thank all of the contestants, supporters, and judges for their enthusiasm and hard work. As developer of the Arma series, it’s very inspiring to see content creators bring such varied, creative, high-quality additions to the Arma 3 platform, as well as the passionate embrace of their efforts by the Arma community. The Make Arma Not War contest is an important first step in the promoting and rewarding of content creators, and we look forward to building upon this commitment in the upcoming year.” </i>
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<br>In order to better facilitate player-created content, Arma 3 features <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse/?appid=107410" >Steam Workshop</a> integration, which enables people to easily share and install custom scenarios and addons. Bohemia Interactive plans to expand Arma 3’s Steam Workshop implementation to support full mods, total conversions and much larger file sizes in the near future. In addition, the studio is pursuing other opportunities that might help player-created content flourish, such as a potential Steam Workshop marketplace where Arma 3 content creators could sell their work. More specific details will be shared in a future devblog.
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<br>For more intel on the Make Arma Not War contest and the winning entries, please visit <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://www.makearma.com/winners/." >www.makearma.com/winners/.</a>Thu, 26 Mar 2015 15:17:17 +0000Nelioshttp://steamcommunity.com/games/arma3/announcements/detail/204126233243134903SITREP #00099<b>FROM</b>: Project Lead
<br><b>TO</b>: Arma 3 Users
<br><b>INFO</b>: Marksmen Release Date &amp; Dev Diary, Extended Edition, Default Launcher, Workshop Transition
<br><b>PRECEDENCE</b>: Flash
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<br><b>SITUATION</b>
<br><b>Wednesday, April 8, 2015</b> - the date to mark in your calendars for the <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://arma3.com/news/arma-3-marksmen-dlc-available-on-april-8th" ><b>release</b> of <b>Arma 3 Marksmen</b> DLC</a><span class="bb_link_host">[arma3.com]</span> and its 1.42 platform update! That leaves us with a little over two weeks to disassemble the new weapons, inspect the parts, do a good cleaning, and polish them up for widespread use. To achieve this, we've upgraded our development <b>Data Lock</b> to <b>strict</b>. Cue the sound of some 60 developers crying. Where the packing of game data had already been restricted, they now have to request permission to do any work on the game. That may sound crazy, but it helps us greatly in this final stages. The smallest and innocent-looking change can make seemingly unrelated systems implode. This tool allows us to carefully track changes, quickly address issues and focus on the things that matter. Our next goal is to stage the entire Marksmen package onto <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://dev.arma3.com/dev-branch" >Dev-Branch</a><span class="bb_link_host">[dev.arma3.com]</span>, meaning we'll add the playable content.
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<br><a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://dev.arma3.com/post/sitrep-00099" >Full SITREP</a><span class="bb_link_host">[dev.arma3.com]</span>Tue, 24 Mar 2015 20:36:31 +0000YorisYanhttp://steamcommunity.com/games/arma3/announcements/detail/204126194196530123Arma 3 Marksmen DLC - Dev Diary #01To provide a more in-depth perspective on development, Bohemia Interactive today released the first of a two-part series of <b>developer diaries</b> about the upcoming <b>Arma 3 Marksmen DLC</b>.
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<br>Exploring the new <b>weapons</b> and supporting <b>platform features</b>, in the <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/eQCMPp2f5_A" >video</a>. Arma 3's Creative Director Jay Crowe, Project Lead Joris-Jan van ’t Land, and Encoding Lead Petr Kolar discuss the vision behind the Marksmen DLC, its development process, and the contribution it makes to the Arma 3 sandbox.
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<br><a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/eQCMPp2f5_A" id="dynamiclink_1">https://youtu.be/eQCMPp2f5_A</a>
<br>In the next developer diary, members of the Arma 3 development team will discuss the new End Game multiplayer mode, showcase scenarios, firing drills, training courses, as well as the Virtual Garage feature, which will all be shipped alongside the Marksmen DLC.
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<br><div class="bb_h1"><b>What's in the Marksmen DLC and platform update?</b></div>
The Arma 3 Marksmen DLC consists of seven new weapons, two scopes, remote designators, ghillie suits, firing drills, and the Marksmen showcase scenario. The DLC will be accompanied by a major platform update, which will be free for all people who own Arma 3. The supporting update will introduce weapon resting and deployment (#bipods), improved recoil simulation, improved AI suppression, various sound enhancements, a new multiplayer mode and showcase scenario, suppressor and bipod weapon attachments, heavy and grenadier vests, nine additional face paints, and Virtual Garage.
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<br><div class="bb_h1"><b>When/where can I buy the Marksmen DLC?</b></div>
The Arma 3 Marksmen DLC will be available on <b>April 8th</b> for 12.99 EUR/10.99 GBP/15.99 USD on <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/107410/" >Steam</a> and the <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=https://store.bistudio.com/arma3-editions" >Bohemia Interactive Store</a><span class="bb_link_host">[store.bistudio.com]</span>. People can already purchase the <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/304400/" >Arma 3 DLC Bundle</a>, which includes the Arma 3 Karts, Arma 3 Helicopters, and the upcoming Marksmen DLC, for 19.99 EUR/16.99 GBP/24.99 USD - saving them more than 25% over buying the DLC piece by piece.
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<br><a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/304400/" id="dynamiclink_2">http://store.steampowered.com/app/304400/</a>
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<br>Those who are completely new to Arma 3, but are looking for the complete experience, can now seize a <b>massive discount of 50%</b> on the Arma 3 Extended Edition at <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=https://store.bistudio.com/arma3-extended-edition" >Bohemia Interactive’s official store</a><span class="bb_link_host">[store.bistudio.com]</span>. The Extended Edition includes the Arma 3 Digital Deluxe Edition and the Arma 3 DLC Bundle, and already saves people 9.99 EUR/11.99 GBP/14.99 USD over buying the vanilla game and DLC bundle separately. The special offer runs from March 23rd until March 29th.
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<br>To enlist for regular Arma 3 service, people can purchase the standard edition of Arma 3, or the Arma 3 Digital Deluxe Edition, from <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/107410/" >Steam</a> and <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://Store.bistudio.com" >Store.bistudio.com</a>. Both editions will be available for purchase with a 50% discount until March 29th.
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<br><a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/107410" id="dynamiclink_3">http://store.steampowered.com/app/107410</a>
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<br>More information on the Marksmen DLC, and supporting platform update, is available <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://arma3.com/news/arma-3-marksmen-dlc-available-on-april-8th" >here</a><span class="bb_link_host">[arma3.com]</span>. A more in-depth explanation of Bohemia Interactive’s approach to DLC for Arma 3, and how it prevents a split in the game’s multiplayer community between those who own DLC and those who do not, can be found in a previously released <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://www.bistudio.com/blog/roadmap-14-15-dlc-strategy-blog" >dev blog</a><span class="bb_link_host">[www.bistudio.com]</span>.Mon, 23 Mar 2015 18:12:20 +0000Nelioshttp://steamcommunity.com/games/arma3/announcements/detail/204125594554220210Arma 3 Marksmen DLC available on April 8thBohemia Interactive today announced the official release date for the upcoming Arma 3 downloadable content pack, <b>Arma 3 Marksmen</b>. Flexing its guns on <b>April 8th</b>, the Marksmen DLC looks to build upon Arma 3‘s infantry experience by adding new premium weapons, attachments, and gear. Alongside the new DLC, Bohemia Interactive will also release a major <b>platform update</b>, which implements a new multiplayer mode, training courses and showcase scenario, plus several much-anticipated platform features related to weapon handling (#bipods) and sound.
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<br><a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://data.bistudio.com/mailing/images/arma3/arma3_marksmen_overview.png" ><img src="http://data.bistudio.com/mailing/images/arma3/arma3_marksmen_overview.png"></a><span class="bb_link_host">[data.bistudio.com]</span>
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<br>Serving as the backbone of the Marksmen DLC are the seven new weapons. Among these are five marksman rifles, namely the <i>Cyrus 9.3 mm</i>, <i>MAR-10 .338</i>, <i>Mk-I EMR 7.62 mm</i>, <i>Mk14 7.62 mm</i>, and <i>ASP-1 Kir</i>. The other two weapons are the <i>SPMG .338</i> and <i>Navid 9.3 mm</i> medium machine guns. The weapons will be complemented by the <i>AMS</i> and <i>Kahlia</i> medium range scopes. There will also be new ghillie suits for the NATO, CSAT, and AAF factions to provide camouflage for various terrain types. Furthermore, the Marksmen DLC will add two Remote Designators, which can be used to spot and laser designate targets from afar. Those who want to hone their shooting skills can pay a visit to the shooting range for brand new firing drills, or go on a reconnaissance mission in the <i>Marksmen</i> showcase scenario.
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<br><a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://data.bistudio.com/mailing/images/arma3/arma3_dlc_marksmen_screenshot_01.jpg" ><img src="http://data.bistudio.com/mailing/images/arma3/arma3_dlc_marksmen_screenshot_01.jpg"></a><span class="bb_link_host">[data.bistudio.com]</span>
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<br><a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://data.bistudio.com/mailing/images/arma3/arma3_dlc_marksmen_screenshot_02.jpg" ><img src="http://data.bistudio.com/mailing/images/arma3/arma3_dlc_marksmen_screenshot_02.jpg"></a><span class="bb_link_host">[data.bistudio.com]</span>
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<br>Overall, the Marksmen DLC aims to redefine what it means to fire a weapon in Arma 3. This idea will be reinforced by a major upcoming platform update, that will be released alongside the Marksmen DLC, and will be <b>free to everyone who owns Arma 3</b>. Besides new playable content and major upgrades to weapon handling, this update will include suppressor and bipod weapon attachments, as well as nine new types of face paint, and three new heavy and grenadier vests designed specifically for improved explosive shielding and ballistic protection.
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<br>In terms of playable content, the aforementioned platform update will deliver a brand new multiplayer mode called <i>End Game</i>. Here, two teams compete to locate and secure valuable schematics. There will also be the new <i>Firing From Vehicles</i> showcase scenario, as well as new VR training courses, objects for content creators, and a brand new set of Steam achievements.
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<br>With regards to platform features, the upcoming Arma 3 update will introduce <i>weapon resting</i> and <i>weapon deployment</i>. Weapon resting means that players will benefit from an accuracy bonus whenever they are near a stable surface, while weapon deployment will enable players to use bipods for a more steady shot. Together with improvements made to the simulation of recoil, and improvements to enemy AI suppression, this should provide a more tactical, intuitive, and rich experience. Finally, the new platform update will make significant upgrades to sound by adding more sound samples and new sound technology. These improvements should enhance the immersion and contribute to gameplay by providing players with a better situational awareness.
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<br><a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://data.bistudio.com/mailing/images/arma3/arma3_dlc_marksmen_artwork_01.jpg" ><img src="http://data.bistudio.com/mailing/images/arma3/arma3_dlc_marksmen_artwork_01.jpg"></a><span class="bb_link_host">[data.bistudio.com]</span>
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<br><a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://data.bistudio.com/mailing/images/arma3/arma3_dlc_marksmen_artwork_02.jpg" ><img src="http://data.bistudio.com/mailing/images/arma3/arma3_dlc_marksmen_artwork_02.jpg"></a><span class="bb_link_host">[data.bistudio.com]</span>
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<br>To round out the Marksmen DLC package and the supporting platform update, Bohemia Interactive will be expanding Arma 3’s existing Virtual Arsenal feature with <i>Virtual Garage</i>. This means players will not only be able to preview soldiers, weapons, and gear, and create custom loadouts for their characters, but also examine and customize the extensive collection of vehicles in Arma 3. In addition, the new update will open up Virtual Arsenal so that people will be able to try out all of Arma 3’s premium weapons, vehicles, and other DLC content, without restrictions - even if they do not own the DLC. A more in-depth explanation of Bohemia Interactive’s approach to DLC for Arma 3, and how it prevents a split in the game’s multiplayer community between those who own DLC and those who do not, can be found in a <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://www.bistudio.com/blog/roadmap-14-15-dlc-strategy-blog" >previously released blog</a><span class="bb_link_host">[www.bistudio.com]</span>.
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<br><a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://data.bistudio.com/mailing/images/arma3/arma3_virtualgarage_screenshot.jpg" ><img src="http://data.bistudio.com/mailing/images/arma3/arma3_virtualgarage_screenshot.jpg"></a><span class="bb_link_host">[data.bistudio.com]</span>
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<br>The Arma 3 Marksmen DLC will be available from April 8th for 12.99 EUR/10.99 GBP/15.99 USD on <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/107410" >Steam</a> and the <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=https://store.bistudio.com/arma3-editions" >Bohemia Interactive Store</a><span class="bb_link_host">[store.bistudio.com]</span>. You can already purchase the Arma 3 DLC Bundle, which includes the Arma 3 Karts, Arma 3 Helicopters, and upcoming Marksmen DLC, for 19.99 EUR/16.99 GBP/24.99 USD - saving you more than 25% over buying the DLC packs separately.
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<br><a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/304400/" id="dynamiclink_4">http://store.steampowered.com/app/304400/</a>Thu, 19 Mar 2015 15:04:14 +0000Nelioshttp://steamcommunity.com/games/arma3/announcements/detail/204125594538899038SITREP #00098<b>FROM</b>: Project Lead
<br><b>TO</b>: Arma 3 Users
<br><b>INFO</b>: Weapon Deployment Dev-Branched, Remote Designators, Collimator Tech, Stance Adjust Bindings
<br><b>PRECEDENCE</b>: Flash
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<br><b>SITUATION</b>
<br>After a Herculean effort by Task Force <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/Lathspel/status/576307135635673088" >Bipods</a>, we flipped the switch on <b>Weapon Deployment</b> for <b><a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?149636-Development-Branch-Changelog&amp;p=2898901&amp;viewfull=1#post2898901" >Dev-Branch</a><span class="bb_link_host">[forums.bistudio.com]</span></b> late last week. We should make it clear that we intentionally released the feature in a fairly rough state. There were and still are quite a few things we need to address before update 1.42 is rolled out. We felt however, that the extra time in your hands may let us iterate quicker, and prioritize better. Major tasks still in progress are: replacing of placeholder animation sets for various deployment heights, a more distinct difference between deploying with and without bipods, and simply getting stuck or glitching in certain areas. Taking that into consideration, we hope you enjoy this huge game-changer and leave any feedback you have in <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?189003-Weapon-Resting-amp-Deployment-Feedback" >this forums thread</a><span class="bb_link_host">[forums.bistudio.com]</span>.
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<br><a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://dev.arma3.com/post/sitrep-00098" >Full SITREP</a><span class="bb_link_host">[dev.arma3.com]</span>Tue, 17 Mar 2015 15:17:42 +0000YorisYanhttp://steamcommunity.com/games/arma3/announcements/detail/116304948118452650OPREP - Marksmen Weapons<b>UNIT:</b> Sandbox Design Dept.
<br><b>TO:</b> Arma 3 Dev-Branch Users
<br><b>OPSUM:</b> Flexing the Big Guns
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<br><b>EVALUATION:</b>
<br>Weapons are the backbone of Arma. They are the core of the gameplay. As such, they require a lot of attention and that's exactly what we're trying to give in Marksmen DLC. We want to provide interesting choices of weapons that, aside from being visually distinctive, offer new and fun gameplay possibilities. Here we'd like to explain a bit more about the choices we made as well as the process that led to them.
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<br><a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://dev.arma3.com/post/oprep-marksmen-weapons" ><b>Full Report</b></a><span class="bb_link_host">[dev.arma3.com]</span>Fri, 13 Mar 2015 17:13:23 +0000petrkolhttp://steamcommunity.com/games/arma3/announcements/detail/116304948103983258SITREP #00097<b>FROM</b>: Project Lead
<br><b>TO</b>: Arma 3 Users
<br><b>INFO</b>: Marksmen Sandbox Dev-Branch, &quot;End Game&quot; Early Access, Livestream Recording
<br><b>PRECEDENCE</b>: Flash
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<br><b>SITUATION</b>
<br>Are you ready to begin test firing the new <b><a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://arma3.com/marksmen-challenge" >Marksmen DLC weapons</a><span class="bb_link_host">[arma3.com]</span></b>? You better be, because they have just <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?149636-Development-Branch-Changelog&amp;p=2897377&amp;viewfull=1#post2897377" >landed</a><span class="bb_link_host">[forums.bistudio.com]</span> on <b><a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://dev.arma3.com/dev-branch" >Dev-Branch</a><span class="bb_link_host">[dev.arma3.com]</span></b>! The majority of Sandbox content is there, including 5 new rifles, 2 new medium machine guns, 2 new scopes, and some sneaky surprises. While we continue our finalization of these assets, we look forward to your thoughts. Community <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://feedback.arma3.com/" >feedback</a><span class="bb_link_host">[feedback.arma3.com]</span> has made all previous releases better, so let's do the same for this huge milestone. Similar to when we staged the <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://arma3.com/dlc/helicopters/" >Helicopters DLC</a><span class="bb_link_host">[arma3.com]</span> sandbox, there are some caveats. The branch does not yet include most of the playable content (showcases, challenges, VR training, etc.). The DLC is also not officially released on Steam's store, so you cannot buy it yet. This time around owners of the <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=https://store.bistudio.com/arma3-dlc-bundle" >DLC Bundle</a><span class="bb_link_host">[store.bistudio.com]</span> and Supporter Edition should already have unrestricted access however. Enjoy tinkering with your new toys!
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<br><a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://dev.arma3.com/post/sitrep-00097" >Full SITREP</a><span class="bb_link_host">[dev.arma3.com]</span>Tue, 10 Mar 2015 19:16:21 +0000YorisYanhttp://steamcommunity.com/games/arma3/announcements/detail/116304720215458192SITREP #00096<b>FROM</b>: Creative Director
<br><b>TO</b>: Arma 3 Users
<br><b>INFO</b>: 1.40 Release, Marksmen 'First Look' Livestream, Land 't Spam
<br><b>PRECEDENCE</b>: Flash
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<br><b>SITUATION</b>
<br>After a few additional rounds of feedback / iteration, <b>Update 1.40 was deployed yesterday</b>. With it, our players can enjoy a whole host of tweaks, fixes, and new features. The gargantuan <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00039" >SPOTREP</a><span class="bb_link_host">[dev.arma3.com]</span> has the complete run-down, and we detailed some of highlights (including splendid new weapon sounds, 'telescopic turrets', and vehicle passenger inertia) in last week's <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://dev.arma3.com/post/sitrep-00095" >royal correspondence</a><span class="bb_link_host">[dev.arma3.com]</span>. But wait, there's more! Arma 3 Tools, too, have received some love. Tweaks for Terrain Builder and new samples are just the tip of the love-berg; swing on by the <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://dev.arma3.com/post/techrep-00019" >TECHREP</a><span class="bb_link_host">[dev.arma3.com]</span> for Julien '<a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/tom_48_97" >chef amant de l'outil</a>' Vida's full love-letter.
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<br><a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://dev.arma3.com/post/sitrep-00096" >Full SITREP</a><span class="bb_link_host">[dev.arma3.com]</span>Wed, 04 Mar 2015 20:49:39 +0000petrkolhttp://steamcommunity.com/games/arma3/announcements/detail/116304047316172962Marksmen DLC First Look LivestreamIn follow up to the <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://arma3.com/marksmen-challenge#.VPcB0FV4oy0" >Marksmen Community Challenge</a><span class="bb_link_host">[arma3.com]</span>, this <b>Saturday March 7th</b> starting at <b>17:00 UTC</b>, we'll be hosting an exclusive <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://www.twitch.tv/arma3official" >First Look Livestream</a><span class="bb_link_host">[www.twitch.tv]</span> for the upcoming <b>Arma 3 Marksmen DLC</b>.
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<br>Straight from Bohemia Interactive HQ in Prague, members of the Arma 3 development team will be showcasing the seven new DLC weapons - alongside much anticipated new features, such as Virtual Garage, weapon resting and bipods, the improved simulation of recoil and suppression, and various enhancements to sound. The session is expected to be about one and a half hour, and will be streamed to the <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://www.twitch.tv/arma3official" >official Arma 3 channel on Twitch</a><span class="bb_link_host">[www.twitch.tv]</span>.
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<br>Matt Lightfoot, Associate Producer at Bohemia Interactive:
<br><i>“After many months of hard work, we’re excited to finally present the upcoming Marksmen DLC to Arma 3 fans. There’s a lot to show. We have seven new weapons, new showcase scenarios, a feature called Virtual Garage, a brand new multiplayer mode – and not to forget, major free platform features, such weapon resting and deployment, which have been on the community wishlist for a long time. We hope to see all of you joining us for the livestream this Saturday!”</i>
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<br><a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=http://www.twitch.tv/arma3official" ><img src="http://arma3.com/assets/img/post/images/arma3_marksmen_livestream.jpg"></a><span class="bb_link_host">[www.twitch.tv]</span>
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<br>Be sure to set yourself a reminder and RSVP to the event on <a class="bb_link" target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1572048696370705/" >Arma 3's Facebook page</a>!Wed, 04 Mar 2015 13:10:25 +0000Nelioshttp://steamcommunity.com/games/arma3/announcements/detail/116304047314996686